McMahon Forecasted as U T W A President Pick
The United Textile Workers of America convention will elect Thomas F. McMahon of Providence Rhode Island to the presidency after William Johnson of Maynard Massachusetts withdrew. McMahon, already acting president after John Golden of Fall River Massachusetts died last June, was the first vice president.
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New York
Thomas F. McMahon
Providence
R. I
United Textile Workers of America
William Johnson
Maynard
Mass
Mr. McMahon
John Golden
Fall River
Labor convention actions and candidate announcements
James Starr of Paterson New Jersey Thomas J Reagan of Lowell Massachusetts and Frank McKosky of Philadelphia announced their candidacies for the two vice presidency vacancies Todays session adopted resolutions protesting wage cuts in New England textile mills and backed a plan for workers banks Delegates warned wage cuts could trigger strikes The executive council was asked to collect data on tanks serving workers The Philadelphia Central Labor Union movement backing the Producers and Consumers Bank was endorsed A biannual convention proposal was defeated Delegates supported a textile workers grave monument to Mr Golden financed by popular subscription
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James Starr
Paterson
N. J
Thomas J. Reagan
Lowell
Mass
Frank McKosky
Philadelphia
Todiy
New England
Philadelphia Central Labor Union
Producers’ and Consumers Bank
Escaped Murderer Turbitt Recaptured in Providence
James I. Turbitt, an escapee from the State prison, was recaptured in Providence after a prior associate betrayed his hiding place. He resisted four investigators and asked to be shot rather than returned to prison. He was 17 when convicted of fatally shooting John Magnall during a robbery. his home is in Providence.
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Providence
James I. Turbitt
Turbitt
John Magnall
Disbarment Plans for Immigration Lawyers Reported
Washington announces steps to curb organized opposition to the new immigration restriction law. A number of immigration lawyers will be disbarred for excessive charges to aliens and for efforts to discredit the law. Department officials say they will publicize facts to counter propaganda and oppose groups undermining enforcement.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Department
United States
Methodists Call for Aggressive Militant Christianity
The world Methodist conference in London issued an address urging aggressive militant Christianity. The message calls for more nerve and audacity, welcomes female emancipation as fellow workers, and seeks greater unity within the Methodist family.
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London
Associated Press
Methodist Conference Today
Police Oppose Unemployment Auction Listing in City
Police Commissioner Enright refused Urbain Wedoux permission to hold an advertised unemployed auction in New York saying it is unnecessary. The welfare bureau will connect jobless with work and city officials note Mayor Hylan's commission and charities will assist those in need.
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New York
Enright
Urbain Wedoux
Welfare Bureau
Police Department
Hylan
Dead Man Divorced Wife Seeks Alimony Ruling
Amelia Kerber sues widow Mary Charlotte Korn in Bronx Supreme Court asking that the estate of the deceased divorced husband continue to pay $20 weekly alimony for life. The suit seeks to prevent the widow from disposing of any former husband’s property until alimony obligations are settled.
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New York
Bronx Supreme Court
Amelia Kerber
Mary Charlotte Korn
Edward Korn
Farewell Party for Popular Actress Miss Marion Pope
Two hundred couples and many veterans of the Yankee Division attended a farewell party for Miss Marion Pope at Mrs. Joseph Coyle’s Nantasket home on Edge Water road. The Dorchester native has signed with a Montreal theatre for a 62 week run. Eugene McSweeney, Plymouth district representative candidate and Pope’s manager, will accompany her to Canada.
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Marion Pope
Joseph Coyle
Edge Water Road
Nantasket
Miss Pope
Dorchester
Girl
Montreal
Aucton Stock Company
Eugene McSweeney
Plymouth
Canada
Press Club dining rooms reopen in Boston
The Boston Press Club at 3 Beacon Street reopened its dining room after a summer closure. Lunch hour crowds praised Josie Leary's cooking, while President Young arranged rapid service for newspaper workers. The rooms were filled, evoking old home week, with the restaurant to stay open day and night.
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Boston Press Club
Beacon Street
Josie Leary
Nore
Young
Press Club
Fall Savings Guarantee Promises Satisfaction or Refund
A retailer touts big fall economies with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. The message emphasizes value and customer assurance to secure purchases this season.
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